Al suffers from late-stage syphilis. He has slurred speech, impaired motor coordination, and is steadily developing motor paralysis. He is irritable, but lacks normal responsiveness to joyous or upsetting events. He has deteriorated intellectually, and he has completely abandoned personal grooming and hygiene. His condition is called __________.

A. Huntington's disease
B. Addison's disease
C. general paresis
D. meningitis


Answer: C

Psychology

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